Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities The Neuro Acute Telemetry & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (6NNABC) at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 48 bed Neurosurgery/Neurological/Epilepsy Monitoring medical/surgical/telemetry unit. The unit is part of the world renowned Barrow Neurological Institute. Staff care for complex neurological and neurosurgical patients, including those with traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, brain tumors, stroke, migraine, epilepsy who need further inpatient evaluation, and many other conditions. The team members are trained to be clinical experts in their field, and the unit offers an extensive training program with many opportunities to participate in quality and performance improvement teams. The Neuro Acute Telemetry & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is an excellent place to learn and grow both personally and professionally. Job Responsibilities Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient. Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient. Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues. Serves as an advocate for patients needs by demonstrating holistic care practices. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner. Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Registered Nurse: AZ Basic Life Support - CPR Preferred One year recent acute care experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing Where You'll Work Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy